Wetland Protection Summary in the Great Lakes Basin

This summary of Great Lakes state and province wetland laws, regulations, and tools for wetland protection is intended to provide a quick overview of the jurisdiction in which you live. You will find a general overview of wetland protection under the U.S. Clean Water Act, an overview of protections in the province of Ontario, Canada, and descriptions of wetland regulation in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These materials are presented as of January 2004, and will give you an idea of how your jurisdiction protects wetlands and the opportunities you may have as a citizen to become involved in protecting a wetland resource near you.